Easy Red Velvet Crumb Cake Recipe with a Cake Mix

It is no secret that red velvet is a favorite at my house.  When it comes to impressing my Darb, red velvet is always a great place to start.  This Easy Red Velvet Crumb Cake is especially awesome because it can be breakfast or dessert.  Tons of crumb topping packed on top of a moist and delicious red velvet cake {that starts with a cake mix} never tasted so good!  I can’t wait for you to make it for yourself.

Do you love Red Velvet?  Try these Easy Red Velvet Oreo Cookies!

Red Velvet Crumb Cake for Breakfast or Dessert

Is there anything better than a crumb cake for breakfast?  Buttery brown sugar crumb topping is the bomb!  It is also the perfect way to start any day.

It might not be what you would typically think of for breakfast but it couldn’t be more ideal!  The color, the flavors, the texture…all combine to make a crumb cake that dreams are made of.

Here is the thing…you don’t have to stop there.  Serve this Easy Red Velvet Crumb Cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate dessert.

Either way this Cake Mix Red Velvet Cake is exactly what you need to be making for that special holiday or any day of the week. 

Ingredients Needed

• Red Velvet Cake Mix-With everything you need for the perfect red velvet cake in one box.  It also works great for these Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies.
• Eggs-Added to help bind the cake, give it rise and texture.
• Water-To thin the cake batter but milk can be used as a substitute.
• Melted & Softened Butter-For richness and the fat a cake needs for the best crumb.
• Sour Cream-Added to the cake batter for a bit of an added tang and to help thicken it a bit.
• Brown Sugar-To sweeten the crumb topping perfectly.
• All Purpose Flour-To give the crumb topping body and texture.
• Cinnamon-Just enough to make the crumb topping irresistible and work amazing with the red velvet cake.

How to make Red Velvet Crumb Cake with a Cake Mix

1. Red Velvet Crumb Cake starts with a cake mix.  Combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, water, melted butter and sour cream in a medium bowl and mix until you have a thick batter.  I like to use a hand held mixer but you can definitely do this step by hand.  Pour the prepared cake mix into a 9×13 pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
2. The crumb topping comes together quickly.  Combine butter, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
3. Combine the crumb topping with a pastry blender {or two knives} until you get a nice crumble.  The key to make the perfect crumb topping is to not over mix.  If you over mix the topping it will become more of a paste and you want it to be a crumb.
4. Take the crumb mixture and spread it liberally all over the prepared red velvet cake mix.  It should cover the entire cake nicely.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

When the cake is baked you will notice that a lot of the crumb topping has sunk down into the cake and that is exactly what you want.

Those little nuggets of goodness sink down into the cake and create pockets of buttery goodness.

You can serve it warm or at room temperature and either way is amazing!  My family raved about it for days!

3 Top Tips for the BEST Crumb Topping

• Use real butter!  Margarine will not give you the flavorful and rich crumb topping that you expect.
• Do not over mix the ingredients.  If over mixed you will end up with a paste and it will not be a crumb.
• As you are spreading the crumb over the top of the cake batter you can squeeze the mixture together in your hand and create larger clumps.  This will help give you a crumb topping with lots of texture.

How to Store your Red Velvet Crumb Cake

There are a couple of ways to store this Red Velvet Cake.  You can cover it tightly in plastic wrap and it will keep on the counter for 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Can Red Velvet Crumb Cake be frozen?

Yes!  This Cake Mix Red Velvet Crumb Cake can absolutely be frozen.  Cover well and freeze for up to 3 months.

Do you like crumb cakes?  Try these recipes…

• Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Crumb Cake
• Easy Zucchini Crumb Cake Recipe
• Banana Crumb Cake
• Lemon Blueberry Crumb Cake
• Apple Crumb Cake